That’s The Daddy in Me
Wife and child of my own
Not of my destiny
Guess I’ll have to do with out
The Daddy I’d wished to be
Looking back
I don’t recall thinking about it
But now I’m in my fifties
And every day I’m reminded of it
I see little girls and boys
Some with smiles, some with tears
Oh how I long to share their smiles
And ease their silent fears
To see their delighted joy
Upon seeing my face
To go everywhere with me
On the weekends to every place
To be known as Daddy
And looked up to with admiration
A hero every day
A sentimental fatherly relation
An example in self-worth
Pride in earning your keep
Courteous to others
Always polite to speak
Ladies before gentleman
To always lend a hand
Stand in another’s shoes
See through another’s eyes
and understand
Fairness to one and all
Honesty the best path to follow
And when in question
Be optimistic of tomorrow
From God
Our greatest gift is love
Don’t misuse it
For he’s the creator thereof
And although
A father I may not be
A hero in a child’s eyes
That’s the Daddy in me
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The world sure missed out with you not being a father AP (if this is about you)....... sounds like all the right values are here....... sad but nice sentiments!
Thank you Lorna, yes it is about my own wishes of being a dad. But it wasn't meant to be.
AP,
This is an absolutely beautiful poem...
And a great Daddy you would’ve made!
You are a hero in our eyes just for writing these beautiful poems for us to read! Every dad should read this poem and realize how blessed they are to be called Daddy!
I enjoyed reading this gem of a write of yours!
I remember the song from years ago! It’s an emotional one! I liked listening to it again!
~Laura~
Thank you Laura for reading and your compliments. I always smile when I see little kids laughing and happy at play.
Did you ever consider adopting a child?
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A super poem which makes me realise how lucky I am - cheers AP
Thanks Michael, and you are a lucky man.
A lovely write AP. I'm the daddy of thousands (swoon!) seeing as I'm millions of years old. lol.
Thanks orchi. So you're millions of years old eh? What happened to the Dinosaurs?
I get stuck on that one - don't know where they fitted in. They died out somehow I suppose.
So beautiful and I absolutely enjoy all of them love
Thank you Marlena. Glad you enjoy reading my words.
Amazing poem! You are a daddy hero! Absolutely loved it!
Thank you so much aggie.
Very good emotive write, such a shame that you were not a Dad.
Yes, I had wanted to be. But when I think about the state of the world these days Andy I have second thoughts. I have to wonder of what kind of world the children of this generation will inherit. And certain world leaders have me very scared of what happens in the next 4 or 5 years. But thanks for reading and your comments.
The only thing I can say about this poem is it gave me goosebumps. So much emotion in what being a Daddy means to you. Great poem!!
Thank you Mary for appreciating my poem.
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